Question 1

Is Wilson a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Wilson is a quiet riverside suburb centred on the Canning River foreshore and leafy public reserves. Streets mix modest mid-century homes with pockets of newer infill, and several properties have river outlook or direct access. It suits people after a low-key, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with riverside walking and cycle trails, boating spots and neighbourhood parks, while remaining connected to nearby commercial and education precincts by road and public transport.

About 6,608 people live in Wilson; the median age is 35 and median household income $1,668 a week (roughly $86,736 a year). Families dominate, with 83.7% of families being couple families, and most homes are owner-occupied (61.4%). The City of Canning is redeveloping the Kent Street Weir Precinct on the river with staged upgrades complete, a district play space planned, and ongoing local engagement about dog-exercise and park works. Whether Wilson suits you comes down to the kind of lifestyle you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Wilson?

Accepted Answer

On the figures, buying a house in Wilson (6107) at a median price of $965,000 works out to about 11.1 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census. For renters, the average house rent of $800 a week is roughly 48.0% of that weekly household income at the last Census, and the average unit rent of $720 a week is about 43.2%.

Both rent shares are over 40% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share, and the house price multiple sits well above local incomes. Whether those figures feel expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Wilson a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The standout in Wilson over the past 12 months is the unit market. Median unit values jumped 34.0%, a strong rise, while unit rents rose 16.1%, also a strong increase. Unit value growth outpaced unit rent growth and was larger than the changes seen on the house side.

Houses also recorded solid moves: median house values climbed 18.5% and house rents rose 11.1%, both strong increases. For someone weighing Wilson up as an investment, the value figures speak to capital growth over the year and the rent figures speak to rental income; which of those matters most will depend on your own objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$965K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	18.5%	34.0%
Sold Past 3 months	11	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	13	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$800	$720
Change in rent Past 12 months	11.1%	16.1%

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